Home to the 2023 Haiku North America conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, is the sparkling Queen City in a Midwestern state known for vibrant urban centers, beautiful agrarian countryside, and a rich history of innovation. The juxtapositions between rural and urban offer a compelling geography in which to explore English-language haiku and related genres. HNA 2023 invites proposals for presentations inspired by these inherent dualities—contemplating these spaces and traversing their boundaries.